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• Shortcakes Spring Season

  

  I had the absolute best time ever playing volleyball with these ladies! They put up with me through the winter and the spring seasons, and I am so grateful to... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Glasses

  

  Both B's are now in glasses, which means all four B's wear them! Ironically, Brailey was dying to have a pair of specs, but only needs them for reading. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Swimming Into Shape

  

  Our Super Swimmer! Britt has been loving every single second of his swim practices. He's been working so hard - let me tell you, swim team ain't for slackers! Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• First 4-H Horse Show - The Pre-Fair 2013

  

  Our little cowgirl, Brailey Shaye-Shaye and her best friend, Texi-Man. These two are quite the pair. He was such a good boy for her! Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Daffodil Girl

  

  Brailey Shaye is like my Grandma Mary in so many ways... She is nurturing to other people, loves cats and dogs and horses, enjoys cooking (even though she only... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Busy

  Tell me, do you know anyone who isn't busy? As my beloved mother-in-law says, she doesn't know a single soul who isn't. Everyone, in their own reality, is... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey's First Western States Stock Horse Show in Albany

  

  Brailey and Tex have been working so hard, preparing for Western States horse shows, 4-H and Pee Wee Rodeos. Saturday was the first Western States show, and we... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey and Tex - First Western States Stock Horse Show

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  Posted on 09 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Boom-Boom - Learning to Be a Horse!

  

  Remember Boomer? Look at that sweet horse... You may have been wondering where he was or how he was doing. Well, the answer to that is he's doing great! Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Birthday Hot Dog Roast and Easter Fun

  

  First, the traditional Easter Eggs! They had a blast coloring their eggs at Grandma and Papa's house. The Birthday Girl and Her Third-Born Child, Bucky! Then,... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Lenten Journey 2013

  

  Check out these beautiful cards the B's made over spring break for their grandparents and Godparents. All I did was supply them with the materials, and their... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's Swim Team Tryout

  

  For Brady and I, one of the more interesting things in our parenting career has been finding the things our B's love to do, what their "passion" is. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Rides

  

  Brady on his pride and joy, Mag-Doll. Look who's riding Alvin! And in her mother's barrel saddle! And her beautiful long legs are nearly as long as her... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey's Fifth Grade Science Fair Project - Green Growing Grass

  

  Well, we survived another Science Fair! We had an extra busy day and went straight to Britt's swim lesson after school and then after his lesson, grabbed a quic... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shortcakes Volleyball

  

  Meet my beautiful friend, Bethani! (We are sweaty and worn out in this picture.) Brailey and I met Bethani and her daughter, Isa, during volleyball season this... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Third Time's The Charm, To A Degree

  

  Last Saturday we had the most beautiful day weather-wise we've had all year, and it was also the big Regional Competition for Lane County's OBOB (Oregon Battle... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Alvin, Recovered

  

  Isn't he a doll? For over two years, now, Alvin, the big sorrel I'm sitting on in these pictures, has been recovering from a broken coffin bone. See Our Baby... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey's First Year of 4-H

  

  Brailey is finally a 4-H girl! We tried to find her a club last year, but we didn't have any luck. Lane County doesn't have 4-H due to budget cuts (although the... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• OBOB - Oregon Battle of the Books 2013: A Year of Great Success!

  

  Here they are, the Oregon Battle of the Books (affectionately known as "O-bob") Champions of Buena Vista, "Third Time's A Charm! Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Crafty Valentines

  

  No, I'm not the "craftiest" person when it comes to making things, but we did manage to make some pretty cute homemade Valentines, this year. See what you... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION